Highland Park Harald The Warrior Series Single Orkney Malt Whisky 40%

Some kings are remembered for their wars. Harald is remembered for his army, and the most feared of them all — the berserkers — who went into battle with bloodied shields. Highland Park has poured that story into a bottle where strength and sweetness meet without compromise.

Expert Description

Highland Park Harald The Warrior Series is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky matured in a generous share of European and American oak and bottled at 40%.

Harald is named after the Orcadian Viking chieftain who, according to saga, could muster an army of berserkers — warriors so fearless their reputation reached far beyond the islands. The shield that marked his men is also the motif on the bottle's box. The whisky is part of The Warrior Series, a collection of six releases, each honouring a central figure from Orkney's Viking history.

The style is full-bodied and spiced, built on a high share of both European and American oak casks, giving the whisky a robust, oak-driven character with sweetness underneath.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and ginger root meet dried strawberries and a calm, faintly smoky peat, with a hint of sandalwood underneath.

Palate

Full-bodied and lightly sweet, like sponge cake with grated nutmeg and a discreet hint of lavender.

Finish

Complex and spiced, with a dry finish of orange peel and lingering warmth.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park Harald The Warrior Series
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: European and American oak
Edition: The Warrior Series, silver box
EAN: 5010314300340

Flavour Profile

Peated · Spicy · Full-bodied · Soft

Did You Know?

The Warrior Series consists of six releases, each honouring a central figure from Orkney's Viking history — Harald is just one of the six warriors.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park Harald The Warrior Series

Who was Harald, the whisky is named after?

Harald was a Viking chieftain from Orkney's saga era, known for his army of fearless berserkers. The shield motif on the box is a direct nod to that warrior history.

Is Highland Park Harald a peated whisky?

Yes, but at a calm, balanced level. The peat sits as an underlying warmth rather than a dominant smoke wall, while vanilla and spice fill most of the palate.

Is an age statement given for this whisky?

No, Harald is bottled without an official age statement, so no age is listed in the specifications.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, especially for anyone interested in Viking history, or a collector looking to build out the full Warrior Series.

How should this whisky be served?

In a tulip-shaped whisky glass at room temperature, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the vanilla and spice.

What is The Warrior Series?

A collection of six Highland Park releases, each named after a central figure from Orkney's Viking history, showing the breadth of the distillery's style from light and citrus-fresh to dark and spiced.